Screening and Plate Optimization for Flexo Seminar
Overview
Get a behind-the-scenes look at optimizing all of the variables in the flexo plate selection process. Round top or flat top? Hard or soft durometer? Which of the three dozen screening options should I choose? How do I determine my minimum dot? We'll be conducting several print trials across all these variables on multiple substrates, using both UV and water-based inks. Working with industry experts, you will learn how each variable interacts to affect print outcomes and develop an understanding of how to achieve optimum and repeatable results on every plate, every press run.
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Hands-on Sessions
- Plate, stickyback and screening variables on various substrates
- Plate imaging, evaluation and process control
- Establishing optimal screening and calibration curves
- Plate exposing, processing, measurement and process control
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Presentation Topics
- Digital workflow
- Imaging, exposing and processing options
- Plate optimization and calibration
- Screening options
- Process control throughout the digital plate workflow
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Agenda
Location: Sonoco Institute
Day 1
8:30 a.m. - Program overview and introductions
9 a.m. - Fundamentals of plate imaging and processing: An overview of the flexographic platemaking process, including photopolymer types, plate imaging technologies, dot structures, exposure and washout methods.
10 a.m. - Break
10:15 a.m. - Specialty screening: Surface patterning, AM/FM, hybrid screens and selecting the proper screening.
11:15 a.m. - Setting up an optimization test: Setting up an effective optimization test is more than just arranging targets on the plate. Learn how to maximize the real estate on your test form and develop an efficient plan for testing the variables on press.
12 p.m. - Lunch
1 p.m. - Breakout sessions
Session A: Press test and print evaluation: Press test with 2 plate/ink/substrate combinations.
Session B: Process control in the plateroom: Hands-on with tools for measuring plate production.5 p.m. - End of day
5:30 p.m. - Group dinner
Day 2
8:30 a.m. - Breakout sessions
Session A: Press test and print evaluation
Session B: Curve creation and RIP configuration12:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:15 p.m. - Plate handling and care: Plate cleaning, handling, storage and best practices for productivity.
2 p.m. - Q&A, wrap-up and adjourn
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Cancellation Policy
21 days prior to event date for 100% refund; 14 days prior to event date for 50% refund; no refund will be given less than 14 days. Email us for more information.
